Chapter 33

Bakugo leaned against the wall separating the entrance hallway and the common room, cracking his knuckles absentmindedly. He hadn't been waiting long but the more seconds that ticked by the more annoyed he became. Or maybe it was just nerves?

"Is he going to date her or fight her?" Sero stage whispered to Kaminari as they sat in the common room playing a video game.

"Both?" Kaminari stage whispered back.

Bakugo was about to retort but the ding of the elevator had him shooting up to attention. His heart raced despite himself as he awaited for the occupant of the elevator car to exit onto the hallway. Before he could make sense of all the weird emotions competing within him, Shitty Hair stepped out of the elevator further ruining his mood.

"Baku-bro did you get all dressed up for me?" Kirishima said in mock-surprise, smirking slightly as he passed the feral looking blonde on his way towards the kitchen. Bakugo had chosen to wear his favorite pair of dark blue jeans, with a simple gray t-shirt, and his black-and-white vans. He had tossed on his plain white hoodie and layered a black-and-white checkered button up on top before heading out of his room. He had silently prayed that the common room be empty, or at the very least to be able to avoid the wonder triplets before heading out with Uraraka, but he supposed that had been too much to ask for.

"Shut the fuck up." Bakugo grunted, slumping back onto the wall. Kirishima laughed out loud and Bakugo could hear him opening and closing cabinets. It was about dinner time...maybe he should have picked an earlier time so that they could sneak out before the dinner rush. It's not that he was embarrassed to be seen with her, he just didn't particularly light-up at the idea of having his whole class seeing him fumbling about with nerves. Bakugo checked his phone for the time again.

7:05.

He was pretty sure he had told her to meet at 7?. Didn't he say 7? What if she didn't show?!

"Don't go snapping on her for being 5 minutes late." Kirishima's voice carried into the hallway stopping Bakugo's pessimistic train of thought before it even left the station.

"Yes, mind your manners young man." Sero teased, raising his voice a couple of octaves to make it sound like an old lady. Kirishima and Kaminari laughed, while Bakugo closed his eyes and took a couple of deep breaths. He would not let them get a rise out of him. Not today.

"Aye, Kacchan. Play nice and you might get a little goodnight smooch smooch." Kaminari said adding loud kissing noises for special effect.

Okay...maybe he had a little time to beat the living daylights out of them.

"What did you say?!" Bakugo almost let out an explosion as he made his way onto the common room. He was about to lunge towards the couch where they were sitting, when he heard a small sound of someone clearing their throat.

Bakugo's turned around so quickly he almost got whip-lash, "Cheeks!"

"Uhm, hi." Uraraka smiled awkwardly as she gave a little wave to all those present. She too had hoped that the common room would be empty because...well this was really embarrassing! She had never been on a date before and suddenly she felt really exposed.

"You look really nice Uraraka," Kirishima smiled warmly at her, thawing through some of her nerves, "Doesn't she look nice Baku-bro?" He added playfully.

Uraraka finally looked up at Bakugo only to find he was already looking at her. When they made eye contact it was like she could feel her heart stop and speed up all at the same time, the butterflies in her stomach fluttering at a maddening rate. She quickly looked away, not wanting to put him on the spot.

Bakugo couldn't seem to remember how to formulate words so he simply nodded in agreement.

"Thank you." She mumbled, cheeks reddening at the sudden attention.

Bakugo and Uraraka both stood there without a clue of what to say or do. Was she supposed to wait for him to speak? How does this work?

"Alright, well I think you two should be heading out now," Kirishima said as he approached both of them and began ushering them out of the common room and into the hallway, "Just remember to bring her back by curfew young man." He added smacking Bakugo's back a little bit harder than necessary. "Now go have fun you crazy kids."

And with that Uraraka and Bakugo found themselves alone on the front porch.

This was all so far out of their comfort zone that neither could begin to fathom what to do or say.

Bakugo had asked her on a date before he even realized what was happening. Her laugh was mesmerizing, it was always making him say things without thinking. He should be more upset by this realization, but the more he tried to find that familiar spark of annoyance, the less it bugged him.

"Uhm, maybe we should st-start, uhm," Uraraka's voice quieted out as she motioned towards the school's entrance.

"Oh, uhm, yea." Bakugo could feel the blood rush to his face. Why was he so nervous?! It's just Round Face for shit's sake! Nonetheless, they both walked side by side in awkward silence, neither really knowing what to say or do.

Thankfully they reached the entrance gate and their silence was broken by campus security.

"Are your names on the list?" The officer at the gate said monotonously.

Uraraka panicked. She completely forgot that they had to acquire permission from a staff member prior to leaving campus. Sure this date had started off a little rocky but they hadn't even made it outside yet!

"Yea." Bakugo said dryly. He hoped his voice sounded a lot more confident than he felt on the inside.

"Teacher's name?" The officer asked as he began flipping through his list.

"All-might." Bakugo responded, avoiding eye contact with Uraraka at all costs.

All-might? He asked All-might? Uraraka was a little thrown, but to be fair she supposed that of all the teachers on campus All-might would be the best bet. She giggled softly at the thought of Bakugo asking Midnight-sensei or Present Mic for permission.

"Names and ID's." The officer finally turned to both students. He raised his eyebrows in surprise and looked back down at his list. "Never mind." He sighed, checking off the names.

"Gates close at 11." He said waving them off.

Uraraka and Bakugo exited the school and began walking in the direction of the train station. It wasn't far, maybe a couple of blocks away, and yet this time around it felt like it was miles and miles away. Both made attempts to speak but never really said anything.

After a few more beats Uraraka decided to break the silence once more… "So, uhm…"

Nevermind.

Uraraka was at a loss. They usually had so much to say to one another but now it was like her mind went empty. No thoughts other than how handsome he looks and how good he smelled...and she sure as heck wasn't going to say that out loud!

"You look really handsome." Or….she could say it out loud. What the heck! What was I thinking! Uraraka had never felt more embarrassed in her life. WHY DID I SAY THAT OUT LOUD!?

"Uhm, I..thanks." Bakugo said gruffly. The low timbre in his voice was like a shock of electricity to her system. "You…" Bakugo cleared his throat, "You pretty."

Uraraka giggled, the nerves and awkwardness spilling out of her at his very caveman-esque response. Her heart was still beating fast but it wasn't an unpleasant feeling.

"I meant...that your skirt...and your hair...and well…" Bakugo tried to regain his composure but the more he struggled the more she giggled.

"This isn't funny Cheeks!" He finally said exasperated.

"You're right...sorry...uhm, thank you." She said in between giggles.

"You're welcome." He grumbled.

They made their way up the platform stairs as their train approached the station. Grateful for this break they both swiped their cards and made haste towards the train. Once inside they both sat down and waited for the train to go.

"Where are we going by the way?" Uraraka asked as she looked at the stops announced on the schedule.

"To the amusement park?" Bakugo said it but it came out more like a question. He would never admit it out loud and he would threaten the living daylights out of the damn nerd if he ever made the connection but he had actually gotten the idea from Deku.

All-Might had asked Bakugo if he would help him with Deku. This wasn't anything new but something about the way All-Might had asked him made Bakugo think something was up but he chalked it up to paranoia and moved on with his day.

In fact, the whole training seemed to go by without anything unusual. He had even forgotten the weird feeling he had gotten when All-Might had first asked him to help...that was until the end. Bakugo was gathering his things when All-Might and Mr. Overly Optimistic began doing one of the cringyest skits Bakugo had ever had the displeasure of witnessing.

In a true display of bad acting they began their routine -

"Young Midoriya, may I ask what are your plans for this weekend?"

"Why yes sir. I was planning on attending the amusement park but I unfortunately will not be able to since I have a prior commitment."

"Oh no Young Midoriya, that is in fact unfortunate." Pause for dramatic effect. "But wait wasn't the amusement park closed for repairs?"

"Oh, yes. It was indeed closed for repairs but they open again on February 21."

"Were you going to go with your friends, Young Midoriya?"

"Yes, They were all very excited to attend. Especially Uraraka, but like I said we had to cancel."

"Young Uraraka was excited to attend and can no longer attend because you all had to cancel, you say?"

Actor All-Might puts hands on cheek in surprise.

Actor Deku shake's head in contrition.

"How unfortunate...and amusement parks are so much fun. Don't you agree Young Bakugo?"

Annoyed and Irritated Bakugo had already left the building .

He knew he should always trust his instincts! Still, despite their sorry performance...an amusement park did seem like a good idea for a first date. And now, seeing Uraraka's face light up like a Christmas tree at the idea of going to an amusement park…

"Amusement park! I love amusement parks! I'm so excited to get on a roller coaster now that I've trained my motion sickness!" Uraraka began rambling about her first time at an amusement park, her favorite snacks and rides, the time she got separated from her family and a lady dressed like Sailor Moon helped her find them again. All semblance of nervousness had escaped her.

She quickly became the energetic ball of sunshine who had wiggled her way into his inner circle before he even had a fighting chance.

"I'm sorry! I'm talking your ear off." She said with an apologetic smile. "Do you remember your first time at an amusement park?"

It was such an innocent question but it reminded Bakugo that there were still so many things about one another that they didn't know. So many memories, good and bad, that were still left to discover. It was a little daunting. He had never really opened up to...well anyone. Maybe Kirishima? But even Bakugo could acknowledge that this was a bit different. It was more intentional this time around.

She was actively opening herself up to him with the hope that he would do the same. Could he? Sure right now it's about amusement parks and favorite snacks...but what if she asked him about All-Might? Or Deku?

Could he do it?

Stop. You're getting ahead of yourself. What was that thing that All-Might had said? One day at a time.

Bakugo wasn't sure if and when they ever got to that point if he would be able to do it but like with anything in life one has got to start somewhere.

"Yea, I was about seven I think and..."

AN: I have nothing to say for myself :( I hope ya'll are still here with me and continue to support this story but if not i totally get it.

Also Bakugo attire inspo here: www dot pinterest dot com/HighlyGlamorous9/firsts-inspo/

Also, also Shout out to KiraTen for pointing out that some of the chapters were missing! I think I fixed them all but I'm double checking.